Clinical Laboratory Technology Program

Associate Degree

The Associate Degree Clinical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Successful completion of the program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree & eligibility for national CLT/MLT certification by such agencies as ASCP and NCA.

Clinical Laboratory Technicians are important members of health-care provider teams. CLTs perform a variety of chemical & biological analyses on blood & other specimens to assist physicians in the diagnosis & treatment of disease. The CLT graduate can choose from a variety of employment opportunities, including hospital laboratories, physicians! offices & clinics, public health facilities, and research institutions. National surveys indicate a need for qualified clinical laboratory technicians and technologists throughout the country.

Jefferson State's CLT / MLT Program prepares students for entry into the field of laboratory medicine in 6 semesters at a reasonable tuition cost. The CLT Program consists of basic academic courses, CLT courses taught in campus labs, and clinical experiences in one of several hospitals & reference laboratories. Students may apply for admission to JSCC during any semester and register for general education requirements and prerequisites for the CLT/MLT Program. Admission to the professional sequence requires a grade of 'C' or higher on the required general education courses and an overall 'C' (2.0 GPA) or higher.

Graduates desiring to pursue a B.S. degree & the Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist level of certification are eligible for articulation with the UAB CLS/MT Program.

Admission to the College and CLT Program

1. Complete College application (AL 101). All students seeking admission to the CLT Program must first complete all College admission requirements.
2. Request that official transcripts from high school & all colleges attended be sent to Enrollment Services & request that they be evaluated. Transcripts must be on file to be admitted to the CLT Program.
3. Take the English & math placement test unless transfer credit meets college guidelines. The Testing Office in is JC/LWH 219.
4. Make an appointment with the CLT/MLT Program Coordinator to plan your program of study, to assure timely completion of your general education requirements, & to make application to the CLT/MLT program.
5. Maintain overall GPA of 2.00 or above on all college credit, including Jefferson State credit.

Students are admitted to the CLT/MLT Program in the Summer & Fall semesters. Applications are accepted until the beginning of Spring term for Summer admission & until the beginning of Summer term for Fall admission. Students should complete ENG 101, BIO 103, MTH elective, and humanities elective or PSY 200 before entering CLT/MLT courses. The CLT clinical component will be completed over the next 5 terms.

Students admitted to the program are expected to have & maintain a satisfactory level of health, including freedom from chemical dependency and communicable diseases. A medical examination form must be submitted as required.

Students progressing to the final semester of the CLT clinical experience must provide evidence of hospitalization insurance, student malpractice coverage, and proof of Hepatitis B immunizations prior to entry into the laboratory clinical rotation.

Students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or "C" in all required courses without repeated withdrawals, audits, or failures. Any student whose progression is interrupted due to failure of a CLT course must apply for readmission evaluation of eligibility. A student who fails a CLT course (less than a grade of 'C") may repeat the course only once. Students who fail a CLT course a second time or who fail 2 CLT courses are not eligible for continuation of the program.

Before enrolling in the CLT 293-297 courses, students must have completed all of the required general education & CLT courses with a grade of 'C' or higher and have an overall 2.0 GPA.

General Education Requirements and CLT Coursework are found in the CLT Program Brochure.

The Clinical Laboratory/Medical Laboratory Technology Program is accreditated by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, Il 60631-3415 (773) 714-8880